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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1930

Page

7

Logan Chamber Warns of New Personal Tax Penalties

The Logan Chamber of Commerce cites amendments to personal tax laws that impose a 10 percent penalty if the first half of personal property taxes is unpaid by December 20 or January 20 after extensions. The county auditor will add the penalty and the taxes are to be collected by the county treasurer with no relief once imposed. Time is extended to January 20 for the current collection to avoid penalties.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce

Paternity case jury returns verdict for plaintiff

In Common Pleas Court on Wednesday a jury found in favor of Violet Larabee in the paternity suit against Raymond Dawley. The jurors unanimously concurred in the verdict and were listed as Jennie Freese, Bert Andrews, Alex Hilmsacker, Edward Iles, Howard Turner, Cora Johnson, Lulu Scholl, Esther Bay, Rolland Pontius, George Gladman, Shan Kuhn, and Fairy Tles.

Harrison Divorce Suit Filed Over Neglect and Cruelty

Florence Harrison sues Edward Harrison of Columbus for divorce, alleging neglect and cruelty since June 1929. They married June 11, 1928 and have a nine month old child. She claims only 23 dollars was provided for the plaintiff and child since June 9 of last year. She seeks custody of the child and alimony.

Mayor demands halt to 60 cent gas service charge

Logan January council session hears Mayor Elias E. Bright condemn Section 2 of Ordinance No. 13 which authorized a 60 cent monthly service charge by the Ohio Fuel Gas Co for the year starting September 25, 1924. He urges immediate action to stop charges and to compel return of collected funds since September 25, 1925.

Logan Elias E. Bright Ohio Fuel Gas Company Bright Solicitor Co Weeoed Bowen

City Council Hears Reports at First Meeting of Year

Logan January session reviews state inspection work with six week timeline for full report. Objection to Church Street assessment raised by Isaac Vaneuren. no action taken. Finance Committee formed. officers named. funds moved to safety and health. Budget ordinance approved totaling 78,664 and state prohibition ordinance passed. Police salary increase urged by Councilman Co. FL Lewis, no action.

Isaac Vaneuren Church Street R. E. Bischoff South Logan Samuel Bright Vwred Stracke John EK. Canty Council Councilman Co Lewis

Kellogg Peace Pact debated by Twice Five Club

Logan readers note the Twice Five Club met at the Brights to study The Kellogg Peace Pact and its promise to prevent war. Harry H. Wright argued the affirmative while Rev. BE Lt. Pielow presented the negative. After discussion, refreshments were served by hosts Warren Bright and Mrs. Bowen with Mrs. Warren Bright assisting.

Twice Five Carlton Bright Harry H. Wright Pielow Warren Bright W. I. Bowen

Frogs Croak Amid Unseasonal Logan Weather

Residents report frogs croaking in districts around Logan as warm spell continues. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn heard frogs along the old canal bank on the Nelsonville Road, south of Logan, Monday and Tuesday evening.

Logan Joe Farbearn Nelsonville Road

Post plans wartime themed meal at Logan meeting

Jan 16 report from Tres Logan Post of the American Legion states venison baked potatoes baked beans rolls and coffee will be served at the next Tuesday evening meeting. Commander M F Weymueller notes strong post interest with membership ahead of last year and aims to make meetings more engaging through ritualistic work. Regular attendance is reportedly good.

Logan Tres Logan M. F. Weymueller Weymueller

Local woman found guilty of liquor sale in Logan

Flora Iles was fined 100 dollars plus costs after a Tuesday evening hearing before Mayor Elias E Bright for selling liquor. James Byers, a principal prosecution witness, was arrested with Chief John Bell and officers during a Sunday search of the Iles home, revealing he obtained whisky from Mrs Iles.

Logan Elias E. Bright Flora Les Lies James Byers John Bell Tles Byers Iles

Fines levied for intoxication pleas in Logan

Logan officials fined Simon Steward and George Fitzgerald Thesday after they pleaded guilty to intoxication charges. Chief John Bell had arrested them Monday as Mayor Bright imposed fines of 16 and coasts each.

Logan Simon Steward George Fitzgerald Thesday Bright John Bell

Loyal Women Meet at Gardner Home Chauncey

Loyal Woman's Division of the Church of Christ in Chauncey met at the home of Mrs. Guy Gardner with president Mrs. Floyd Nye presiding. Mrs. W Ahlbrand led devotions and Mrs. Nye led the lesson. Two social contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Correl and Mrs. I Nye, with Mrs. I taking the second contest honors.

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Division Church of Christ Guy Gardner Floyd Nye W. Ahlbrand Nye C. W. ‘Orrel Inez Nye Secre J. ©. Ferrel G. H. Nye John Brewer John Shaffer Karl Gardner Charles Bradfield Lloyd Nye Elizabeth Kanade T. I. Hamilton V. Ahlbrand C. W. Ferrel Helen Howard Guy Brookins

Blood transfusion for Chauncey resident Mrs Fiske in Gallia

Mrs. Charles Fiske of Chauncey received a blood transfusion after being moved to Gallipolis hospital. An operation may follow when she improves. Her daughter Esther Fiske works as a nurse in the same hospital amid confusion over the woman's identity and past statements.

Charles Fiske Gallipolis Hospital Chauncey Gallipolis Fiske Esther Fiske

Standard Bearers Meet On Tuesday

The Standard Bearer Society of The Plains M. E. Church met at the Cade home with Dorothy Cade hosting. Marie Aleshire presided. Lavonda Moore and Dorothy Nell Michael gave a textbook resume. Christine Cochran led devotions. Marie Aleshire and Frances Harrison performed a vocal duet plus a Harrison solo. Refreshments were served.

Chauncey Standard Bearer Society of the Plains M. E. Church Dorothy Cade Thomas Cade Marie Aleshire Lavonda Moore Dorothy Nell Michael Christine Cochran Frances Harrison Miss Harrison Marguerite McGee Vera McGee Vera Wallace Verna Wallace Eileen Descoe Eva Lavely Frederica Nida Esther May Cochran Fred Nida

Are Married Here Crooksville Couple Wed at Home

Crooksville couple Hans Brown and Dorothea Blainey wed at the home of Rev. G B Courtney of the Church of Christ in Chauncey on January 16. The ring ceremony was used and the couple plans to live in Crooksville.

Crooksville G. B. Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Hans Brown Dorothea Blainey

Lancaster Narrow Victory Over Logan In Bowling Match

Lancaster Athletic Club defeated Logan 2865 to 2849 in a three game series. Todhunter led Lancaster with 658, while J. Columber led Logan with 615. Todhunter secured a strike in the final frame to clinch the win as the teams battled for a slim margin.

Logan Lancaster Athletic Club Judy Grocers Lancaster J. Columber Judy Todhunter Wisitora

Trigger woman near collapse in West prison

In Phoenix two Pennsylvania officers arrived to help identify three fugitives held in Maricopa County Jail after a violent gun chase. Sheriff Wright named Irene Schroeder as the blonde trigger woman of Benwood West Virginia and tied a man to the group as W Glen Dague while the other man was Vernon Ackerman once calling himself Joe F Wells.

Phoenix Ariz U.P Pennsylvania Maricopa County Charles Wright Irene Schroeder Benwood W. Va W. Glen Dague Joe F. Wells Vernon Ackerman

Notre Dame Captain John Law Joins Manhattan University Staff

New York January 14 Notre Dame football captain 1929 John Law has signed as assistant coach at Manhattan University for 1930. The move pairs Law with a program aiming to build a strong backfield and steady leadership for the team.

New York U.P John Law Notre Dame Manhattan University

Staley Sold From Portland to Memphis Club

Gale Staley infielder for the Portland Pacific Coast League team has been sold to the Memphis Southern Association club for cash. The amount of cash consideration was not disclosed.

Portland Ore Gale Staley Memphis

Two Miners Die in Melton Coal Mine Fire Near Dixon Ky

Rescue volunteers battled through smoke to reach the Melton Coal Mine shaft after an explosion in a motor ignited a blaze. The bodies of Aaron Bridwell and Derris Woods were recovered from a deep recess as 600 workers aided the doomed effort. Fire persisted even after four days of sealing the mine.

Dixon, Ky U.R Melton Dixon Tre Aaron Bridwell Dérris Woods Tio

Pinancter Dies in Charleston Financier News

Isadore May, 59, prominent Charleston financier and merchant, died today in a doctor’s office in Charleston Virginia. Physicians cited pulmonary thrombosis as the cause of death in the early report.

Charleston Isadore May

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief

Hartford resident H A Danick recounts almost complete eczema relief after using Peterson's Ointment following months of itching and ineffective treatments. Ad touts fast healing for eczema chafed skin and pimples with a 35 cent box available at drugstores.

Peterson H. A. Danick Hartford, Conn Hartford Times

Class Six Chorus at Salvation Army program

Class Six chorus from the Methodist Church Sunday School provided a musical program at the Salvation Army headquarters Wednesday night. The event was part of a two week Garden Jubilee program for youths. Athens reports new Girl Guards and Sunbeams units for girls aged 11 to 18 and 4 to 12 under Salvation Army leader Capt. Richard Benton.

Methodist Church Sunday School Salvation Army Girl Guards Sunbeams For Athens Capt Richard & Benton The

State Experts To a Talk at Coolville

Three horticulture experts from Ohio State University will speak at a horticulute meeting Friday at Coolville High School. More than 300 people are expected. A L Plersdorff, T H Parks, and FF Ballou will discuss. Samuel Paflet will explain spraying experiments conducted at the local high school farm.

Ohio State University Coglville High School A. L. Plersdorff T. H. Parks FF. H. Ballou Ohio State, University Forch Hilkorcehard Samuel Paflet

Thank goodness for Kruschen Salta weight loss success

A patient recalls dropping from 380 pounds after using Kruschen Salta for weight loss. He attributes renewed energy, improved sleep, and daily vigor to the product, claiming it helped him feel youthful and ready for work again. The testimonial notes the remedy acts on stomach and bowels and is available at McKee Drug.

McKee

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